An oldie and possibly a goodie.
Not my favorite, the Boss has always been a struggle for me to get into. I appreciate his story, rise to fame, and his storytelling in a folk/rock style. Obviously a classic, but just not my style.
Where most thrash metal loses me is when the have this non-conducive solo sections and screaming that just throw me out of the groove. Rust In Peace is fast paced, expertly executed, crisp and fun. Megadeath has legit earned another fan on this.
Fuck me up, this album rocks.
I feel like I'm sitting on a rocking chair out on my wrap around patio listening to my friends play some old blues, drinking beer and smoking some grass.
I feel like I'm in the valley bar, drinking tequila and Modello, laughing, swaying and coasting on my high.
This album is like a comfort food, it's hard to mess up french fries and pizza...I don't care what it sounds like or what he's saying, I care what it feels like in the background... and it feels like friends and home.
Maybe it's because I'm just missing home and my homies.
The B-52's were punk rock, the opening song Planet Claire was a statement, stating that you're on a ride and it's whatever the B-52's dish out.
Rock lobster is a classic, a little long but a classic for the ages and should be played at every gathering henceforth.
When I think of the 70's rock, Deep Purple has never come to mind. I have AC/DC, the Led, the Doors... but this proves that other's were executing rock at another level.
I'll be back to dive in once again.
So much of this album was droning hence the term "Shoegaze" (thanks Ethan).
However, what was neat was hearing other bands that influenced my bloody valentine and who my bloody valentine influenced themselves, from Morrissey to Smashing Pumpkins and Nirvana.
Only place I can think of listening to this sound is at Rebel lounge, really really stoned and just swaying with long haired weirdos.
Listening to stuff like this makes me feel cool, cultured, and like a bad ass.
I don't know if I'll seek this out on my own, but when I'm in a room with someone talking about classic punk, I'll pretend I know what's up with the B-52's and the Stranglers in my back pocket.
I'm cool, I think.
'Where the Music Is'
If anyone asked for an introduction into Jazz/Afrobeat music I would exclaim this album. It's digestible in a way that I feel most Jazz can leave me behind. It had a fantastic rhythm, wonderful showcase moments for the talented musicians. I will revisit this one for moments of work, relaxation, cooking, and elevator music.
After reading the wiki, it impresses me that this album was all but complete after one week.
Crown of Love hits feels. Wake Up is a classic to me. But Haiti and Backseat with the female vocals really surprised me, they were softer and yet more of statement pieces for me.
One thing that alludes to the "Indie" realm for me here is the unpolished, unrefined sound with some classical instruments is a cool juxtaposition.
I struggle enjoying Bruce... from his voice, repetitive lyrics, simple structure. It almost seems satirical the way he structures his songs, like he's making fun of the music industry.
I get it, it's a working class hero, I don't know if I care to learn the story he's telling... If there's another Springsteen album, I'm out from now on. Hahaha. Ok, I will say that with the context of what this album met to a city and maybe a nation after 9/11, the end of the album (You're Missing) hit's more of a heart string. I'll listen twice, reluctantly.
I liked this album more than Born to Run, but I'm gonna only go with 3.25/5 stars.
Reminds me of Coldplay, but cooler. And I like Coldplay hahaha.
I wish I found this when it came out in 2008, this album is soothing, and a journey of music. I will put this on for road trips, work, cleaning, or sending love songs that I don't listen to the lyrics entirely to my lover, Mike.
The Fix, is an epic song. Very fun!
Hands down a beautifully crafted album. 5/5 stars
OMD provided a unique view into music in what felt like an attempt to do the most they could with music and technology in the 80's. Testing the limits of experimental sounds and still harmonizing in a congruent manner.
Again, I enjoyed this, I truly hope to remember this when someone asks for an 80's recommendation.
Ethan, did you crumb at the sound of this album?
My favorite part about this journey with you guys is that I never know what the fuck is gonna play when I click that play button.
The second I heard them speaking I knew I was about to rock out and said audibly, "Fuck Yeah" and it did not disappoint. Heavy riffs and a surfer drummer this is what I needed this morning.
"Alright" is their claim to fame with this album, should've found these guys sooner. All I want to do is drink Coors banquet and skateboard all day eating pizza with the dudes.
Wilco, 2nd attempt at this album in my life, and I'm ready now.
I think this album is one that requires you grow into it. Casual listening is not the most engaging for me here. I wish I found this when I was a teenager feeling angst and curiosity. I'll try to listen twice.
Listened twice, I could find the work in the lyrics. Some catchy songs, but the lyrics shined brighter.
I'm not in the mood for this today.
I hate, hate... repetitive backgrounds and lyrics that go on for 5 minutes and 44 seconds. Honestly, it's one of my least favorite things on "classics". Maybe I'm a grump, but if you just gunna repeat something for 4 minutes... make it a 90 sec song.
"This is the day" was much much better, then it hit me again!
Ok, Tyler said it, the back half of this album is strong. I think this album is a good 80's album. 3 stars.
Sitting at work stressed about all the things I didn't finish yesterday does not make me want to Unntiss Unnntissss like the Pet Shop Boys do... Glad they came out tho, that's cool.
"Keep on Movin'" New-Wave and The Boss! Bahahaha (jk jk, it all has it's place) Some new music up in this Club. I love that they knew that this album was going to be "Club Classics" from it's release. Front to back "Bangers" Fuck it, own it.
I wanna be Euro-trash partying with this shit. Peek 90's partying and lights and dance music.
This is an album that obviously is playing at Bud's smoke shop anytime you walk in.
I got chills from the "Oww owwww howwwllll" from the opener. Let's start this Friday.
I've never been into Rod Stewart, wow, what a voice. It's strained, and soft, fluid yet chunky. The band only shows that the 70's knew how to rock with their cocks out.
"Debris" hit me softly, "Memphis" and "That's all you need" came in and set me up for the day. Great album, imagine seeing this live!!!!
I love this album, it was on constant rotation when I entered 10th grade.
The opener, Running with the Devil, then the Epic! Eruption that put Van Halen on the map, to the fun pop You Really Got Me. Let us not forget that there are 2 Van Halen's on the roster here, tho Eddie gets the love, his brother, Alex on the drums, clanging and bashing us into Rock n Roll fame.
The self-titled album (to me) is 100% perfect from start to finish.
Ice Cream Man is one of my groove songs, I feel like a pimp when it comes on.
With all that being said in combination with nostalgia and love this album is 5/5
Classic, definitely the edge of playing with one's voice.
Well, they kicked the jams.
They definitely rocked out on this album, it's a bit grimy, raw, loud.
A bunch of noise. I wonder why this album was chosen and I did not look up any history or context for this one. So based on quality I give this a 2. I'm sorry, we all can't be average.
Whoa, that bass line from the get go. Ok I see you.
Curtis Mayfield has some other bangers, I think this album had some deeper meanings that I did not pay too much attention to, damn work.
Wow, this album is simply beautiful. I remember getting this from my library in high school, downloaded and listened over and over. It's masterfully produced, composed, the writing is exceptional, the music is epic and the voice of Chris Martin shines so well with the musicians who compose Coldplay.
A Rush of Blood to the Head deserves a complete listen through in one's life and I feel fortunate to have multiple passes at it. To me, this album is perfect.
Back to the synth, it was actually very well received. Fun album to take a ride with.
Groovy, pop, fun, songs.
Apparently there's Billboard Hot Black Charts... this album made it to #3.
Red Snapper feels ahead of their time with this album. For the year 2000 dropping some thoughtful, heavy jazz-ish infused music.
A little droning at the end, but the build-up might have been worth it in a different mindset.
I could hear the music that this album went on to influence. In its infancy, hip hop has something to pay homage to here with the style and daring Visio. From Tom Tom Club.
Not perfect, but visionary.
Cute. Not my "new favourite band" but definitely a classic of loud noises and fun times as a teenager.
Never before have I intentionally listened to Tina Turner, she just happen to sing the background music of my youth. No wonder she is sampled by countless artists, no wonder this album is in the Library of Congress. This album contains elation, pride, hurt.... though she may not sing with the warmth of Whitney Houston, she sings with an emotion that is palpable and clearly inspired generations.
Avant-pop, a new genre that I now need to delve into. FKA Twigs provided a refreshing take on pop, using all sounds imaginable with an amazing voice to carry you through her soundscapes.
Big fan now, I'm excited to continue following her.
Well, to think of the evolution of Rock from this album to today. These musicians were talented and only perpetuated the 18min intros hahahaha.
Enjoyed the range, the style and the history.
The year was 2004, Bruce was a sophomore in high school, and the song "Baba O'Riley" entered his earscape thanks to the movie "The Girl Next Door". The "Teenage wasteland" line always made him feel like life was a movie as he walked through the halls listening on his MP3 player with around 32mb, watching all the kids laugh or scurry all about.
An epic sound from an epic band, finding this as an adult, I wish I had more memory on my MP3 to Limewire the entire album, would've required at least a 64MB hahahahaaha. This album rocks.
2 hours is a long album my dudes.
For my first time really listening to Willie, I enjoyed his warmth, and his story telling.
I want this one on vinyl.
Classic...
Way better Rap Opera than the streets album.
Oh how far we've fallen from grace, hearing Kanye through gritted teeth is inspiring, hearing Kanye act like a crazy fool, annoying.
The art is still good though, 3 stars for chipmunk rap.
A little bit of AC/DC, a little bit of JET, a little bit of Nirvana these guys brought a gritty sound to a soundscape that was leaving the grit in the early 00's... While a little bit of everything, they were also a little repetitive, I believe Kings of Leon went on to have some more quality produced albums, but for this, it felt like a garage band breakout.
Wow, this album had everything, from a saxophone, to sounding like a happy Morrissey.
I thoroughly enjoyed this album and this band's willingness to do whatever they wanted. I believe they should've gone farther in the industry, but this was the 80's and sex n drugs could ruin any band. Damn you Nick Heyward!!!
I can't wait to own this on vinyl one day!
This album was probably ground down to its nubs back in the day with how many hits were in the first 3 songs. Starts to get a little repetitive but for a quick album, some bangerz were present.
Dude! My old boss showed me this album a few years ago!
Still holds up as a back country blues album. Fun stuff.
1989, this must've been a real game changer. Some hits on here that I was gifted in my youth, I hope the next generations don't lose what this gave.
I am of the opinion this is where Van Halen fell from the grace of the rock gods... I can appreciate the new form of expression and the use of new technology, but it is not for me.
Next.
Nick Drake doesn't wow you with his voice, in fact, it's pedestrian at points. However, the composition of the song really brings the life to his lyrics.
I enjoyed this relaxing album on a gloomy day.
A time capsule for the 60's.
This album was a treat.
Fun. Long. Good stuff, won't seek it out again tho, maybe.
Loretta Lynn seems like she was a powerhouse of a woman, from her vocals, her story telling, and potentially not putting up with shit from men in an era where that was not the norm.
I liked her folk story telling through song, her voice could power through any note. Although the songs seem to wash together at some point, I still fill as though this woman had an overarching impact on today.
Did not finish, very 80's tho.
